Vp - Operational Risk Management

Our Client a well known banking firm based in NYC and is currently recruiting for a VP of Operational Risk Management. This is a hybrid role.

The Opportunity:

Be a trusted senior Operational Risk advisor in the 2nd LoD, who directs, advises and supports the identification, analysis and mitigation by 1st LoD/business of non-Financial risks to the firm; monitoring risks on a regular basis to follow the company's policies and guidelines, as well as, local legislation and regulations. Your ultimate goal is to effectively challenge the business proactively and guard that the company operates within the risk appetite.

Main Duties and Responsibilities of Role:

• Liaise with the 1st and 2nd LoD stakeholders including 3rd LoD (Corporate Audit Services) and with other colleagues from other Business Entities;

• Assist in the identification of non-financial risks, mainly operational risks, and development of processes and controls to help mitigate such risks;

• Participate and challenge risk assessments on specific non-financial risk projects and programs;

• Challenge and monitor implementation of corporate, local, and applicable regulatory Policies, Procedures and Controls;

• From an operational point of view you will be responsible for understanding and assessing business operations regarding Operational Risk, identifying issues and opportunities and collaborating with 1st LoD on the implementation / challenge of appropriate solutions.

• Challenge, monitor and advise on: (1) Definition and communication of a sound risk management strategy; (2) Setting and monitoring of risk appetite and limits; (3) Design of effective risk governance structures and risk organizations; (4) Establishing effective behaviors and an appropriate level of risk awareness; (5) Risk identification and assessment; (6) Risk

• mitigation and control design; (7) Incidents and loss management (8) Risk monitoring and action tracking; (9) Reporting and communicating (internal and external); and (10) Control testing (design and operating effectiveness) and in-control statements.

• Participate in innovation projects to advise and challenge on implementation of operational risk controls requirements;

• Be a stronger contributor supporting the ORM team to monitor and keep Risk Appetite within pre-defined thresholds.

Profile:

• Possess knowledge of Operational Risk Management, business processes, banking products and systems to allow for a pragmatic and effective approach to risk management;

• Effectively challenge the business proactively and guard that the company operates within the risk appetite;

• Work closely together with Information Risk Management to raise awareness and challenge the business with regards to new threats like cybercrime, privacy and data security etc;

• Able to build a network of trusted relationships with key stakeholders from business, ORM, other 2nd LOD functions, CAS, auditors and regulators;

• Be a strong communicator to enable positive impact and contribute to creating a learning organization;

• Able to focus the limited capacity on the high-risk activities;

Skills Required:

• Familiar with non-financial risk models and risk assessments;

• Demonstrate effective collaboration and teamwork skills to support peers and team members;

• Able to build relationships at all levels, cultivating a broad network of contacts;

• Have communication and presentation skills that allow one to express their ideas with impact and in a compelling, simple and credible manner;

• Being innovative and being able to drive change in order to simplify and strengthen policies, processes and procedure;

• Ability to learn quickly from documentation, analyses and talking to experts;

• Being pro-active, have high quality standards and work according to the planning;

• Have a critical, though positive constructive mind set;

• Being accurate and thorough in your work;

• Being self-confident / self-empowered;

• Demonstrate problem analysis & judgment skills;

• Being interested in continuously developing of your expertise and knowledge;

• Ability to be firm when needed and flexible when possible;

Competencies:

• Independence

• Teamwork

• Problem analysis & judgment

• Decision making

• Results oriented

• Ability to delegate

• Creativity & Adaptability

• Listening skills & Empathy

• Self-confidence / Self-empowerment

Mindset:

• Challenge status-quo

• Proactive

• Collaboration

• Personal Ownership

• Think Forward

Salary Range: $190,000 - $235,000